I have no idea how reliable this is, but it’s worth mentioning, especially if it pans out. The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is reporting that the London daily Al Quds Al Arabihas reported that “a source close to the Al Qaeda leadership in Yemen” says that Osama bin Laden has ordered a new attack on the U.S. “far greater than the 9/11 attacks.” No real specifics on the timing or nature of the attack except that it is designed to “change the world both politically and economically” (which one could easily argue the 9/11 attacks did in many respects).

The source also said that al-Qaeda central had ordered cells six months ago to cease discussions with Arab regimes (Yemen had tried to initiate such discussions) and start planning for action.

MEMRI says Al Quds Al Arabihas in the past been a reliable source of information about al-Qaeda. I hope this information is inaccurate or that an attack can be stymied, but . . .